I want to know what happens; I would rather face anything than suspense.

Lieutenant Galesworth, I have always had my way, and I shall now." Down in my heart I rejoiced at her decision, but all I said was: "Very well, Miss Willifred, it makes me feel like a knight going forth to battle under the eyes of his lady." The slight flutter of a ribbon at her throat caught my eye, and I touched it with my finger.

"May I wear this in token of your good wishes ?" "You--you are not going to kill any one ?" "Not if it can possibly be avoided." She was silent a moment, so still I could hear her breathing; then her hands undid the ribbon knot, and she held it toward me.
"I--I do wish you well," she said softly.

"I--don't know why, but I do.".